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Founder's Feature - June 2026 Edition

By Melinda Giampietro

Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic…

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Join Us for Fall Programs

Elyse Economides

As we begin another school year, Options Solutions wants to ensure all students are prepared for the year ahead. Beginning in September, we will offer a variety of…

Options Solutions on Pinterest

Elyse Economides

Curious about the latest happenings at Options Solutions? We've created a Pinterest account to share images from our educational adventures in the past few months. Options President Melinda…

Meet Marisa!

Elyse Economides

The Options Solutions team is excited to welcome our newest team member: Marisa Grizenko. With an M.A. in English from the University of British Columbia, and a B.A.…

UBC Okanagan to Use Broad-Based Application

Elyse Economides

Since its introduction last January as part of the admissions process to the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver Campus, the broad-based application has served the university well…

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – First-Year Packing Tips

Elyse Economides

You’re all packed, aren’t you? Of course you are. (Get on it). I’m sure you’ve covered everything like pre-washing all your clothes (because, no, you won’t have time…

SFU to Gain Full NCAA Membership

Elyse Economides

Simon Fraser University (SFU), the second largest university in BC, moves one step closer to full-member status in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), pending a final executive…

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – The Myths of First Year

Elyse Economides

1. OH MY GOSH! Frosh Week is the best! I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Frosh isn’t all it is cracked up to be.…

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – The 5 Commandments of Residence Life

Elyse Economides

1. Apply for a single room. I cannot stress this enough. I know when you are filling out that residence application you are thinking, “How will I make…

SAT Score Choice: Which SAT scores do you send?

Elyse Economides

The SAT Score Choice is an SAT score-reporting policy that allows student applicants to choose which SAT scores and SAT Subject Test scores they would like to send…

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